Sunny Hills High School

UC Admission Requirements approved A-G list – University of California A-G Course List

In order to be eligible to attend any school in the University of California (UC) or the California State University (CSU) systems as a freshman, you must take certain classes in high school. These classes are known as the "A-G Subjects:"

A. History/Social Science - 2 years

• One year of US History or one-half year US History and one-half year of Civics or American Government
• One year of World History/Cultures/Geography

B. English - 4 years required

• College Preparatory English Composition and Literature

C. Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 recommended

• Three years of college preparatory mathematics including:
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2

D. Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 recommended

• Two years of laboratory science, including two of the three fundamental disciplines:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

E. Foreign Language - 2 years required, 3 recommended

• Two years of the same Foreign Language

F. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year required

• One year including:
  • Art
  • Music
  • Theatre
  • Dance Production

G. College Preparatory Electives - 1 year required

• Additional year chosen from the University of California "A-G" list

Additional Information

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Impacted campuses or programs require higher qualifications)
• AP/IB courses receive an extra grade point for grades 10 and 11 (8 semesters maximum, no more than 4 semester courses in grade 10)
• Filing period is November 1–30
• Personal Statement is required
• Letter of Recommendation is not required or accepted
• Tests required:
  • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
  • SAT Subject Tests are not required, but recommended.

SAT Subject Test recommendations by UC – http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/SAT-subject-tests/

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